Cauliflower "moelleux" in ramekins


Cauliflower "moelleux" in ramekins
This melt-in-the-mouth cauliflower dish is a kind of purée, bound with a little potato and cooked in milk to add creamy smoothness.

This makes a great accompaniment for meat, or as the main feature, served in ramekins with slivers of fried dry-cured ham.
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Last modified on: March 3rd 2019
For 500 g, you will need:

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Times for this recipe
Preparation: 35 min.
Cooking: 25 min.
All in all: 60 min.
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Stage 1 - 10 min.
Cauliflower "moelleux" in ramekins
Prepare 375 g cauliflower.

Stage 2 - 10 min.
Cauliflower "moelleux" in ramekins
Peel 125 g potatoes and slice, then rinse.

Stage 3 - 3 min.
Cauliflower "moelleux" in ramekins
Put the cauliflower and potatoes in a large saucpan. Pour in 500 ml whole milk, then add salt, pepper and grated nutmeg.

Stage 4 - 20 min.
Cauliflower "moelleux" in ramekins
Put on mdeium heat and bring to the boil.

Cook until the potatoes and cauliflower are just tender.

Stage 5 - 5 min.
Cauliflower "moelleux" in ramekins
Drain the vegetables (the milk can be saved for another use) and blend.

For a richer version, you can add add 25 g butter, but this is not essential.

Stage 6 - 2 min.
Cauliflower "moelleux" in ramekins
This should give you a smooth purée.

Taste to check the seasoning.

Stage 7 - 5 min.
Cauliflower "moelleux" in ramekins
Pour ½ tablespoon olive oil into a small frying pan on high heat.

When good and hot, add 1 slice smoked ham and fry until crisp.

Stage 8 - 2 min.
Cauliflower "moelleux" in ramekins
Break up the ham slices into small slivers.

Stage 9 - 1 min.
Cauliflower "moelleux" in ramekins
Mix the ham bits into the cauliflower purée.

Stage 10
Cauliflower "moelleux" in ramekins
Serve hot, preferably in small individual dishes.
Remarks
It is not essential to cook the vegetables in milk, but it does give a better creamy texture.
Keeping: 1 or 2 days in the fridge, covered with plastic film.
Source: Home made.
Nutritional information
Proteins (gr)Carbohydrates (gr)Fats (gr)Energy value (in k-calories)Energy value (in k-joules)
Whole recipe40 RDI=20 %50 RDI=5 %60 RDI=8 %870 RDI=40 %3,630 RDI: 40 %
Per 100 g3 RDI=1 %5 RDI=0 %5 RDI=1 %80 RDI=4 %350 RDI: 4 %
The % figures are calculated in relation to the Recommended Dietary Intake , or RDI of 2,000 k-calories (or 8,400 k-joules) per day for a woman Change to a man
Possible allergens in this recipe: Milk
How much will it cost?
  • For 500 g : 1.70 €

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